Welcome to the website of Hamer & Hamer Orthodontics, where we provide orthodontic solutions to suit your lifestyle and personal preferences. Located in Charlottesville, Ruckersville and Crozet, Virginia, Dr. David B. Hamer and his team specialize in helping patients of all ages achieve a healthy, beautiful and confident smile.
At our office, you are more than just a patient – you are family! We work together to provide personalized service and an enjoyable orthodontic experience in a comfortable, clean, stress-free environment.
Please read on to learn what sets our practice apart from other practices:
- Experienced, Knowledgeable Staff : Our staff of 12 averages over 15 years experience per per staff member! Patient families frequently compliment our professionalism. Dr. David B. Hamer joined his father's practice in 1988. Twenty-two years later the tradition of excellence started by Dr. Frederick C. Hamer, who passed away in 2007, continues. Dr. Hamer provides the opportunity every year for his staff to attend the national meeting of the AAO. Recent trips to Hawaii, San Francisco, and Boston have furthered the staffs knowledge of advancements in the field and have further fostered team unity.
- State-of-the-art appliances and technologies: Invisalign- Dr. Hamer has been Charlottesville's only "Premier Provider" for 5 years in a row. This designation is given to practitioners in the top 5% in the nation and is based on the number of patients treated with Invisalign and the number of continuing education hours with the Invisalign system. Simply stated, Dr. Hamer has more experience and training with Invisalign than any other provider in the area. Invisalign Teen- Because of his experience, Dr. Hamer was selected by the Invisalign company to help with the early development of the teen system through the use of a combined approach using clear attachments and elastics. Dr. Hamer is finding more opportunities to use this system on teenagers. "Innovation" braces- Using the newest technology in braces (a "self-ligation" bracket reduces unwanted friction during tooth movement) Dr. Hamer has found that he is able to reduce the treatment time with braces by 6-9 months! This is a huge advantage for the busy families and minimizes the time that the patient needs to clean around the braces.
- Early Interceptive Orthodontic Treatment : Dr. Hamer and his team take a thoughtful approach to evaluating whether early treatment offers any advantages to your child. Complimentary consultations encourage families to explore developing needs and consider the pro's and con's of an interceptive phase of orthodontics. Complimentary Digital Photos help us to chart growth and development for advising on timing of treatment. Other issues considered and discussed include development of the child's self-esteem, and strategies to prevent the need, when applicable, to avoid extractions of permanent teeth and guide growth to avoid jaw surgeries when possible.
- Patient Motivation Program: Our patients earn wooden nickels called HONI'S (Hamer Orthodontic Nickels) for keeping their teeth clean and complying with our instructions regarding elastics and other appliances. This system has contributed to cleaner teeth and shorter treatment times! They are highly motivated to earn these HONI's to use to purchase popular items displayed in our waiting room. Their biggest HONI reward comes from bringing a positive oral hygiene report card back from their dental office. Many local dental hygienists have expressed great pleasure in the changes they are seeing in oral hygiene!
Not only do we provide cutting-edge procedures, we do it with a smile! Using our precise mix of cutting-edge technology and time-proven methods, we will work tirelessly to give you a smile you can be proud of!
Thank you for visiting the website of Hamer & Hamer Orthodontics, where we are building smiles to last a lifetime!